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OpenStudy (anonymous):

which of the following soil types is richest in organic material ? A) blue soil B) yellow soil C) Dark-Colored soil D) Red Soil

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that all it says or its multiple questions?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Dark-colored soil is richest in organic matter. Decaying organic matter, especially plant matter, turns brownish-black - look at potting soil, which is rich in organic material and is almost black. Yellow soil may contain oxides of iron (inorganic) to give it that color, and blue or red soil may contain clay, which is powdered feldspar or feldspathoid minerals, which are also inorganic. So your best answer choice is B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

THANK YOU

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no problem! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

not B! its asking "which of the following soil types is richest in organic material" therefore it is the Dark soil. Dark-colored soil is richest in organic matter. Decaying organic matter, especially

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